Town are once again close to signing Sunderland striker or left midfielder Daryl Murphy. The 26-year-old, who played under Roy Keane at the Stadium of Light, almost joined the Blues in the summer,
Town U18s recovered from being two goals down to beat Rushden and Diamonds 4-2 in a pre-season friendly at Playford Road on Wednesday afternoon. Goals from Tony Boto, a Charlie Sheringham penalty, Jordan Rhodes and Stuart Ainsley gave the Blues their victory.